The latest operation targeting prostitution and human trafficking along the Holt Avenue corridor in Pomona has led to the arrests of four women and two men, Pomona police announced.

On Wednesday, members of the Major Crimes Task Force, in plainclothes, arrested four women from Hemet, Los Angeles, West Covina and Perris on suspicion of loitering with intent to commit prostitution, a police statement says.

Devion Taylor 25, of Bellflower and Darren Carr, 22, of Ontario were arrested on suspicion of aiding prostitution.

The recent operation comes a few weeks after the task force rescued a 16-year-old whom police said was working as a prostitute along Holt Avenue in Pomona, officials said.

The Holt Corridor, which encompasses one of the city’s main arteries of travel, is nationally known as a location where prostitution takes place, police said.

Pomona police have conducted stings that have resulted in arrests or rescues at least seven other times since November. The operations have been conducted in response to complaints from residents and business owners. Officers focus on recovering trafficked children as well as arresting adult prostitutes, pimps and so-called Johns, officials said.

Authorities ask anyone with information regarding human trafficking or any of the recent investigations to call the Pomona Police Department at 909-620-2085. Anonymous tips can be made by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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